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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.90, 882,004.35 and 167,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.90, 882,004.35 and 167,224.10 is: 250,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.90 : 882,004.35 = 167,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.90/882,004.35 = 167,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.90x = 882,004.35 × 167,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.90x = 147,492,383,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,492,383,624.84/588,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,836.15

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